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The struggling New York Knicks will take on the high-flying Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Sunday. The Knicks currently have a dismal 5-8 record, while the Boston Celtics are sitting comfortably on an 8-3 record this NBA season. The Celtics will be missing a string of players due to health and safety reasons for this game, which might play in the Knicks favor.
Match Details
Fixture: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics.
Date and Time: Sunday 17th January, 1 PM ET (Sunday, 17th Jan, 11:30 PM IST).
Venue: TD Garden, Boston
New York Knicks Preview
The New York Knicks are on a 5-game losing streak, following a good start to the season. Head coach Tom Thibodeau has singled out the offense for being inconsistent, and he will be expecting a strong response from his men when they travel to Boston on Sunday. The Knicks have a balanced roster, which will be coming up against a shorthanded Boston Celtics side.
Key Player - Julius Randle
Julius Randle has been one of the few positives for the New York Knicks this season. He has been on a tear this campaign, and is averaging 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. He will need to have another big game on Sunday if the Knicks are to get close to 0.500.
New York Knicks Predicted Lineup
G Elfrid Payton, G Reggie Bullock, F RJ Barrett, F Julius Randle, C Mitchell Robinson
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Boston Celtics Preview
The Boston Celtics have had a rough week, and have had to play their matches without the majority of their players due to health and safety reasons. The Celtics played their last game against Magic with the bare minimum rotation of 8 players, but they will be welcoming some of the absentees back for this game.
Key Player - Jaylen Brown
The young swingman showed out in Jayson Tatum's absence against the Magic, scoring 21 points and grabbing 8 rebounds on the night. Tatum will be missing the game against Knicks as well, and Brown may have to showcase a similar performance on Sunday.
He has been a reliable option for the Boston Celtics so far and will be looking to make a push for an All-Star appearance this year.
Boston Celtics Predicted Lineup
G Jeff Teague, G Jaylen Brown, F Grant Williams, F Daniel Theis, C Tristan Thompson
Knicks vs Celtics Match Prediction
The undermanned Boston Celtics will be at a huge disadvantage against the New York Knicks, who will have all their players available. However, the Celtics have shown their capability to overcome adversity, and fans can expect them to clinch a win in this game as well.
Where to Watch Knicks vs Celtics
This match will be televised nationally on NBA TV. The local coverage of the New York Knicks-Boston Celtics game will be available on NBCS Boston and MSG. Fans can also live-stream this matchup on the NBA League Pass.
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